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House of Cards — Season 6 Episode 8

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

to go on foot

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to go on foot

I am walking to school

a short journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

The daily walking keeps you healthy

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

I am walking to the park

almost certainly; very likely

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almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

related to sound or hearing

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related to sound or hearing

Please check the audio settings

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

to mention or describe someone or something

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to mention or describe someone or something

Please do not refer to that event again

to mention or describe someone or something

He referred to the book during the lecture

to send someone or something to a person or place for help or a decision

My doctor will refer me to a specialist

in a better position than others

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in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

eager to learn or know more

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eager to learn or know more

He is a curious student

something you hear

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something you hear

There is a lot of noise

a respectful term used to address a woman, especially in a formal setting or when providing customer service

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a respectful term used to address a woman, especially in a formal setting or when providing customer service

Excuse me ma'am

a respectful way to address a woman

How can I help you maam

a respectful term for a woman

Yes, ma'am

a polite word for a woman

May I help you, ma'am

to make something seem more important or impressive than it really is

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to make something seem more important or impressive than it really is

He inflated his achievements to get the job

to fill with air or gas

Inflate the balloon

to make something larger or greater

You should inflate the tires before the trip

to be careful of danger

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to be careful of danger

Beware of the dog

books where people write about their private thoughts and daily events

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books where people write about their private thoughts and daily events

She writes in her diaries every night

a white salty cheese originally from Greece

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a white salty cheese originally from Greece

I put some feta in my salad

to state something as true or to demand ownership

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to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claims that he is innocent

to be the reason someone dies

The earthquake claimed many lives

to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claimed his lost bag

to say something is true without proof

She claims to be innocent

the act of passing something from one person to another

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the act of passing something from one person to another

I will hand off this task to you

to give responsibility to someone else

I will hand off the project to Sarah

to give someone else the duty of doing something

He will hand off the project to his assistant

of high quality or acceptable

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of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to begin or continue something

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to begin or continue something

We decided to go ahead with the plan

to go against a rule or law

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to go against a rule or law

He violated the law

to intrude on someone's privacy or rights

This violates my privacy

to force someone to have sex against their will

He was arrested for violating the victim

to decide something firmly

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to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to produce or create something

He made up a story

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

to change something to make it better

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to change something to make it better

I need to revise my report

to change or improve a text

I need to revise my essay

to read or study something again

I have to revise for the test

to enter a place using military force or without permission

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to enter a place using military force or without permission

The army plans to invade the country

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted

Please do not invade my personal space

something that happens because of an action

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something that happens because of an action

Every action has a consequence

value or significance

The decision is of great consequence

to give a penalty for doing something wrong

He faced the consequence of his actions

to tell a lie in a court of law

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to tell a lie in a court of law

He perjured himself in court

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to keep someone happy or interested

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to keep someone happy or interested

The clown entertained the children

to think about or give attention to an idea

He did not entertain the idea of leaving

to plan or organize something in a skillful way

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to plan or organize something in a skillful way

She orchestrated the entire event

to arrange or plan something carefully

She orchestrated the whole event

to arrange or organize something in a planned way

They orchestrated the entire event

a small flying vehicle without a pilot

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a small flying vehicle without a pilot

He bought a new drone

to make a low continuous sound

The motor droned in the distance

to talk for a long time in a dull way

The teacher droned on for an hour

a person who does boring, repetitive work

He is just a drone in the office

perhaps; used to say that something may be true

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perhaps; used to say that something may be true

This is possibly the best way

more than two but not many

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more than two but not many

I have several books

to change position or go to a new place

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to change position or go to a new place

The car is moving

causing strong feelings

It was a moving story

to change one's place of living

We are moving to a new city next week

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

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the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

Please stand at the front of the line

to serve as a false appearance for something

They used the store as a front

a particular area of activity or interest

They are working on the diplomatic front

a public activity used to hide a secret illegal activity

The event was a front for his illegal activities

the side that faces forward

Sit in the front of the car

to give someone something before they pay for it

Can you front me the money until Friday

the forward edge of an advancing mass of air

A cold front is moving in

the forward part of something

Stand at the front of the line

a word used to ask someone to repeat something

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a word used to ask someone to repeat something

Pardon? I didn't hear you

to officially free someone from punishment

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to officially free someone from punishment

The king pardoned the prisoner

the act of being excused for a mistake or rude remark

He asked for a pardon for his mistake

to think that something exists or is true

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to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

the quality of being trusted or believed

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the quality of being trusted or believed

The witness lost her credibility in court

a high clear sound like a bell

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a high clear sound like a bell

I hear a ringing sound

making a loud, resonant sound

The bell made a ringing sound

a ruler of a kingdom

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a ruler of a kingdom

The monarch lives in a palace

a king or queen

The monarch rules the country

someone who says things that are not true

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someone who says things that are not true

He is a liar

to show something that was hidden

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to show something that was hidden

She revealed the secret

without being affected by something

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without being affected by something

He continued regardless

without being affected by something

He went out regardless

without being affected by something

He went out regardless of the rain

to look at something carefully

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to look at something carefully

He examined the document carefully

looking at something carefully to check it

I need to examine this document carefully

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Please examine these documents

a person who serves in an army

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a person who serves in an army

The soldier is guarding the camp

a person who fights in an army

He is a brave soldier

a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

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a portable device used to make calls and access the internet

I lost my cell phone yesterday

a device for talking to people from far away

She answered the phone quickly

a small phone you can carry with you

I forgot my cell phone at home

a small phone you can carry with you

My cell phone is in my bag

a phone you can carry with you

Many people use a mobile phone

to stay or continue to be in a state

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to stay or continue to be in a state

The temperature will remain the same

a dead body or part of a dead body

The remains were found in the woods

to stay or continue to exist

He remained silent

to continue to be in the same place or condition

Please remain in your seats

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

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to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

a large part of a country or the world

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a large part of a country or the world

It is a cold region

a person or thing that could cause harm

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a person or thing that could cause harm

The storm is a threat to the city

a statement that you will hurt someone if they do not do what you want

He made a threat against his rival

a large animal kept for milk or meat

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a large animal kept for milk or meat

These cows give a lot of milk

a large female animal that gives milk

The cows are eating grass

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

a person's father or mother

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a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

in an exact way

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in an exact way

The meeting starts at 9:00 precisely

a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

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a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

They sell fresh fruit at local markets

a place where people buy and sell goods

We go to the markets to buy fresh food

a set of directions telling someone what to do

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a set of directions telling someone what to do

Follow the instructions carefully

the process of learning or teaching skills

The school provides quality instruction

the act of teaching someone how to do something

He received instruction in piano

a feeling of uncertainty about a decision

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a feeling of uncertainty about a decision

I am having second thoughts about this

the act of thinking carefully

I am having second thoughts about the deal

suitable for actual use

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suitable for actual use

This is a practical solution

having a lot of knowledge or skill

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having a lot of knowledge or skill

She is well versed in history

to give information to someone

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to give information to someone

Please inform us about the changes

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He informed on his accomplice to the police

to ask for something in a loud or urgent way

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to ask for something in a loud or urgent way

The crowd began to clamor for change

to try to find out the facts about something

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to try to find out the facts about something

The detective is investigating the crime

to be the reason that something happens

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to be the reason that something happens

The rain caused the flood

to make someone do something

That caused him to change his mind

an aim or movement that people support

She works for a good cause

for the reason that

I am staying here 'cause I am tired

the thing that makes something happen

What was the cause of the fire

a rude or unpleasant person

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a rude or unpleasant person

He is such an asshole

the opening where solid waste leaves the body

He felt pain in his asshole

a very rude or unpleasant person

Don't be such an asshole

a very rude or mean person

Don't be an asshole to your friends

to make a serious statement or promise

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to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

to say that you want something

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to say that you want something

I will ask for a glass of water

to behave in a way that is likely to cause an unpleasant event to happen

You are asking for trouble by staying out late

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She will ask for help

to behave in a way that makes a bad thing likely to happen to you

You are asking for trouble

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

a cause or explanation for something

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a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

different from what is normal or usual

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different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

a set of circumstances someone is in

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a set of circumstances someone is in

They are in a difficult position

a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

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a way of thinking about or approaching a topic

What is your position on this issue

a paid role of employment

She is looking for a new position

the place where someone or something is

Please position the camera carefully

to speak words to communicate something

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to speak words to communicate something

He says a short story

to say words to someone

He says hello to everyone

to speak words to communicate something

She says she is happy

to speak or write something

The sign says stop

to state a thought or belief

He says that this is a bad idea

to show or read as text

The sign says stop

to talk or say something

She says hello to her teacher

to speak words

The report says the truth

a particular way of thinking about something

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a particular way of thinking about something

We have different perspectives on this issue

very foolish or unreasonable

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very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

a book for writing daily events

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a book for writing daily events

I write in my diary every night

a book where you write down your planned events and appointments

I wrote the meeting in my diary

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

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to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

rude or disrespectful speech

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rude or disrespectful speech

Don't give me any lip

the edges of the mouth

She has red lips

claimed to be something, but not proven

The so-called expert made a mistake

used to show that a name or description is not accurate

His so called expert opinion was wrong

called by a name that may not be true

His so called friend lied to him

claimed to be something but not really

He is a so-called friend

used to introduce a name that is commonly used to refer to something

This is a so-called smart phone

to be the property of a person or entity

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to be the property of a person or entity

This book belongs to me

to be a part of a group or organization

I belong to a chess club

to be a member or property of something

This book belongs to me

to be owned by someone

This book belongs to me

a difficult or dangerous situation

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a difficult or dangerous situation

You will be in hot water if you break the rules

a particular amount of time

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a particular amount of time

This is a difficult period in my life

a small round mark used in writing

Put a period at the end of the sentence

used to say that a statement is final and no more discussion is allowed

I am not going to that party period

the monthly bleeding from a woman's body

She is on her period

a person who gives opinions on art or performances

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a person who gives opinions on art or performances

The movie critic liked the film

the position of being the president

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the position of being the president

She ran for the presidency

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